Native Land Pod
In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home. In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls. Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. Talk to us: Angela Rye @angelarye Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers
Episodes
Apparently, we’re The Ops for supporting bipartisan politics...
On last week’s show, NLP defended House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he met with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. As a leader, you have to talk to the other side.
Many of y’all were calling NLP “bought and sold,” “AIPAC,” etc., and others had more serious critiques. We’ll respond to all.
Jo...
We need to talk about clip culture; our host Bakari went viral this week for comments he allegedly made about Angie Nixon. Are these content creators twisting Bakari’s words to fit their narrative? Or does our host need to be checked? We’ll have influencer Nikki Freestyle on for a friendly debate.
Watch Nikki’s video about Bakari and follow her @iamnikkifree on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcm...
Fraudster Daejon Love was arrested after he defrauded more than two dozen women of over $1.3 million by posing as an NFL player on a dating app. The scam game is evolving.
Speaking of the scam game evolving, someone impersonating Native Land Pod has been reaching out to folks on Instagram to try and rip them off!! @AdminEarth was contacted by a fake NLP account and joined us to talk about the scam’s scheme.
...Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took a meeting with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner this week. The Trump administration reportedly called the meeting to see what Democrats and Trump might be able to work together on.
Jeffries faced backlash for taking the meeting, but isn’t that what a leader is supposed to do?
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #146 that aired on...
Flock license plate readers have spread rapidly throughout the country with little oversight, leading to widespread abuse of the surveillance cameras. Officers across the country have been using them to stalk ex’s and love interests.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers on this week’s MiniPod about modern surveillance.
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Gary, Indiana went without power for two weeks following major storms, much longer than surrounding areas. The city has a population of 70K, 80% of whom are Black. As the food in their fridge rotted and temperatures soared, conditions became dire. Gary’s mayor, Eddie Melton, joins NLP to explain the situation.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 146 of Native Land Pod. We are 68 days away from th...
From the FBI infiltrating the Black Panthers and other groups, to Russia’s “Internet Research Agency” and their bot farms–there’s a throughline in history of Black folks being manipulated by outsiders to work against each other.
Here’s a quick guide on how not to be The Ops with host Angela Rye.
Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the ch...
Hakeem Jeffires and other “establishment” Democrats have been working hard to distance themselves from the DSA platform. Here’s the thing: DSA candidates themselves don’t subscribe to the more radical parts of the DSA’s official platform. Is it fair to hold DSA candidates responsible for the DSA platform, and what is the messaging strategy for the general election?
Join hosts Angela Rye and Baka...
The NAACP has joined the legal fight in the case of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who went missing on the Fourth of July while boating with his all-white friend group off the coast of Mississippi.
In a place like Mississippi, trust in local law enforcement can be threadbare. This is where organizations like the NAACP are crucial, to conduct independent investigations. Attorney Kristen Clarke brings this work to light, and upd...
Hakeem Jeffires and other “establishment” Democrats have been working hard to distance themselves from the DSA platform. Here’s the thing: DSA candidates themselves don’t subscribe to the more radical parts of the DSA’s official agenda. Is it fair to hold DSA candidates responsible for the DSA platform, and what is the messaging strategy for the general election?
Professor Jason Arday was accuse...
Facebook has been paying white nationalists to make content for their platform through their creator monetization program.
Our guest, civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, has direct experience dealing with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta.
He helps us understand how racist content spreads on Facebook, and why it’s so difficult to regulate big tech.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from ep...
In an anti-trans political stunt, former NBA star and GOP-candidate for senate, Royce White, has applied for the WNBA draft. His desperate bid for attention did not win him the primary, where he came in a distant third.
Meanwhile, a Washington spa is suing for their right to ban “pre-op” trans women from using the nude women’s spa.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPo...
Facebook has been paying white nationalists to make content for their platform through their creator monetization program. We have one question: wtf??
Our guest, civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, has direct experience dealing with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. He helps us understand how racist content spreads on Facebook, and why it’s so difficult to regulate big tech.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for epis...
Why is Seattle’s Liberal White Mayor Targeting Black Officials?
Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, has a healthy debate with Angela Rye about Seattle’s mayor, Katie Wilson.
Mayor Wilson ran on a progressive agenda that was endorsed by Maurice and the Working Families Party, but since coming into office, she’s been pushing out Black officials and showing an alarming lack of politic...
Why are TMZ and others so quick to proclaim the innocence of Nolan Wells’ friends, particularly after they said that they abandoned Nolan on an island??
Our guest, independent journalist and former news anchor Janai Norman, has been covering the case of Nolan Wells through a media literacy lens. She joins us to bring some sanity to the media coverage of the 18-year-old’s death.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari S...
What Party Gets You Closer to the American Dream?
Michigan’s primary on Tuesday between a progressive, Abdul El-Sayed, and an establishment candidate, Haley Stevens, mirrors battles that have been playing out across the country. Here’s the question: how left is too left?
Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, joins us to talk about the electability of left-of-left candidates. Him and ...
Black men are highly visible in American culture, but increasingly absent from the places where long-term economic security is built: college campuses, stable employment, homeownership, and wealth. Why is that happening, and what do we do about it?
Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Angela to discuss the new report, The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States, and what the data reveals about the economic path Black men are na...
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill in Congress to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus (and other race-based advocacy groups) on the grounds that they are “racist.” Oh, the irony.
Join hosts Angela Rye, and guest-hosts Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #142 that aired on 07-30-26.
Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7ut...
Was Khloe’s husband in the wrong for giving the makeup-kit-raffle prize to his female coworker instead of taking it home to the wife? It was an expensive makeup kit. Would you be mad if your husband did this?
Then when Khloe decided to bring their marriage drama into the public square, it became a different kind of viral conversation.
Join host Angela Rye and guest-host Garrison Hayes for ALL the tea.
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